Jacques Kallis: A jog back in time

Jacques Kallis, one of the game's greatest all-rounders announced his retirement from international cricket. The barrel-chested South African turns 39 on October 16, 2014 and has said that retirement from national duty will help him focus on batting in Twenty20 cricket, of which he shall remain a part thanks to IPL and other such leagues. Here's wishing him a good one and many more to come.

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